Agenda - Council Work Session - 04/10/2012

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COMMENTS RECEIVED BY CITY STAFF, EMAILS 11. Please also pass on my opinion, and it is only opinion, that the plan to sell Peltzer is flawed, and for these reasons: 1.) It is my opinion based on my previous statements that closing Peltzer Park would create a parcel that couldn't be sold. 2.) The costs to make that lot suitable for a single family dwelling would be prohibitive. I believe it would need substantial grading, just to build. 3.) The lot is in a neighborhood with homes in the 150-200K value range. I believe you would have to spend so much to improve the lot and build on it, that building a home on the improved lot would create a property much more expensive than the surrounding dwellings, and any sensible contractor would balk at the prospect. In short, I believe the city would be creating a vacant lot, which would not generate the tax income advertised. I also hold that the city would remain responsible for maintaining that lot in the same way the park is maintained and that there would be no gain in loss of maintenance costs. 12. I am glad to see forward progress on such a potential volatile subject. I think that once all involved see real fact regarding our park system in Ramsey they would be fine with their sale. 13. Hello, I am writing to you regarding the possible closing of Peltzer Park. The park is located just a few blocks from my home. My 3 children and I use this park almost on a daily basis. We love and enjoy this park so much because of the play equipment and location. We rarely visit Alpine Park due to the lack of play equipment. The play equipment is much smaller and dangerous for small children! Having to cross the busy intersection of Ramsey Blvd. is dangerous and inconvenient. If the park is moved to the proposed location, we will not be using it due to the risks associated with crossing a dangerous road like Ramsey Blvd. I am asking for the City Council to please not eliminate Peltzer Park. Thank you for your time and consideration.